and....

Just to follow up on the little brother's comment...

It sure is who you know and how well you know them, but most importantly, it's how much they like you - because if they don't like you, they still aren't helping you!

My advice: Don't burn bridges and be an active listener because you never know who could be next to help you out!

Oh, and thanks for the free pass little bro - I am sure no one here wants us to be James Carville and Mary Matalin in reverse...